If you’ve never had yogurt pancakes, let me introduce you to your new favorite breakfast. These simple little pancakes aren’t like your typical buttermilk pancakes. They have a much more moist texture, resulting in a delicious pancake treat that doesn’t even need butter or syrup. You are bound to love these! Greek Yogurt Pancakes While I typically make these with regular yogurt, they can be made with greek yogurt as well....

What Is Yum Yum Sauce? Yum yum sauce is a famous Japanese steakhouse sauce served in Hibachi restaurants in the US and Canada. It uses mayonnaise as a base so it’s quite creamy, it’s savory and sweet at the same time and gives richness to your food. So easy to make at home, and very delicious! Not only does Yum Yum sauce have the best name ever (whoever came up with the name is a genius!...

Do you always make sides to go along with your main meal? I always try to add at least one veggie side at every meal, and the Air Fryer is making this so easy. I love making Roasted Cauliflower in my Air Fryer, Asparagus with mushrooms, the baked potatoes are also really good, and these mushrooms are also amazing! I’m a big fan of mushrooms, and we almost never run out as we’re always stocked up on either small white button mushrooms or chestnut mushrooms....

Before I get to my recipe for Aloo Keema Matar, here is an email I received over the weekend from a long time reader: Well Karen, first off let me start by saying how pleased I am that you and your husband are enjoying my recipes cooked at home. Nothing makes me happier than knowing that someone stepped into their kitchen and cooked an Indian meal. Also, hats off to you for trying to introduce your kids to new flavours by bringing in something that they already enjoy....

I love getting emails from readers asking for menu ideas when hosting an Indian-themed party. Here’s one I received from Deepa a couple of days ago: Hi Deepa! I have just the recipe that would be perfect for your Super Bowl Party – Dahi Papdi Chaat, also known as Papri Chaat. We’ve been invited to a potluck Super Bowl Party, and the hostess has requested our contributions to fall into the Indian Chaat/Street Food theme....

The arrival of spring also brings fresh asparagus season, offering these individual tarts that boast vibrant colors and visually stunning presentations, all thanks to their bright, fresh flavors. Pre-boiled Asparagus Briefly cook the asparagus in a medium pot of salted water before adding them to the tarts and baking. Immediately cool them in ice water to halt the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color. Avoid leaving them in the water for too long, as they can become waterlogged....

This makes it a perfect Indian dish for festivals. It’s also Saatvick which means this chole is perfect for Navratri and other holidays where people don’t use onions and garlic. Pindi Channa is usually served with puris or bhaturas.It’s also great when added on top of samosas. As this chana doesnt have any onions and garlic, it also has a longer shelf life.It can last for 1-2 days outside without refrigeration....

Who doesn’t love wings? I love the endless types of sauces you can add to them, like buffalo (one of my faves) teriyaki and of course barbecue wings. I also love a sampling of wings where you get to mix it up (more on that later). These chicken wings are baked. There’s no need to deal with the mess of frying chicken wings when you can get out-of-the-oven crispy skin and of course, we all love less clean-up....

Your dog loves treats, but do you love the artificial ingredients in the ones at the store? Of course not! These peanut butter banana dog treats have just 6 all-natural ingredients in them, and all of them are safe and healthy for dogs to enjoy. They’re made just like cut-out cookies, using adorable bone-shaped cookie cutters, and the whole recipe only takes about a half hour to make. Your furry friend will be begging for more of these baked banana dog treats!...

Hosting a party, or just looking for a new and exciting way to serve baked potatoes to your family? Everyone is going to love this Baked Potato Bar! Guests can customize their own potatoes with a variety of toppings that are sure to satisfy. We’ll start by baking up perfectly fluffy Russet potatoes with crispy skins. While those are in the oven, you can start preparing whatever loaded potato toppings you can think of!...

Happy Monday, friends! Did you guys have a good weekend? This weekend our oldest kiddo did his first ever sleep over. We have been pretty adamantly against sleep overs for a while now, but we decided (after a good conversation with the other parents that might have left them thinking we are totally nuts . . . ) that we would give it a chance. It went awesome! We picked up a very tired but very happy 10 year old yesterday....

What is Poriyal? Poriyal is a traditional South Indian stir-fry dish that typically involves cooking vegetables with spices and then finishing the dish with grated coconut. It can be made with a variety of vegetables such as beans, cabbage, beetroot, pumpkin, mixed vegetables, carrots and many more. Poriyal is also referred to as “Podtuval” in the Palakkad region or “Curry” in Tamil Nadu When you’re in a rush, you can quickly prepare a tasty Beans Thoran without the addition of coconut....

Its time to embrace some Berry Coconut-ty deliciousness for breakfast too ! And its V-E-G-A-N .. This Little Beauty Berry Coconut Chia Seeds Layered Breakfast Cup comes together pretty quick, but with a teeny bit of preparation. Two Berry Coconut Smoothie layered on top of each other and finally finished with a top layer of Vanilla Coconut Chia Seeds Pudding.. Isn’t it Coconut overloaded? And , I actually went a teeny bit overloaded with 4 layers of toppings - strawberries, blueberries, granola and almond flakes!...

Making tuna melts reminds me of time spent in diners with friends enjoying a meal and many cups of coffee, sometimes late into the night. The tuna melt is a classic American sandwich that you can find in most diner style restaurants and while it’s maybe not the most popular thing on the menu, you’ll never regret ordering one. Tuna Melts are perfect for lunch at home. Kids love tuna melts as much as adults do and I think it’s because they are an elevated version of a sandwich that they already like....

Nothing beats a warm dessert with juicy berries and a buttery golden crust. This easy blackberry cobbler recipe is perfect for brunch or a relaxing afternoon. Since it features frozen blackberries, you can have most of the ingredients on hand all year long to make whenever your heart desires. To zest a lemon, lime, or orange, start by washing the fruit well. Then using a zester, scrape the fruit against it....

Yesterday we had a long afternoon, and Charlotte was grumpy because she was late for her nap. I didn’t realize just how irritated she was with us until I turned around in the car to see this: Yes, she is sticking her thumbs in her ears while giving us the evil eye. I’m not sure if it was our inane conversation or the song we were listening to that caused the offense....

Remember the other day when I mentioned that the toddler had the stomach flu . . . Yeah. Well . . . keep that going, multiply it by one kid, add in a five week ear infection that won’t quit in a baby that is teething, throw in some spring break and what do you get? Hell. The answer is that you get hell. So what do you do when you have a baby who won’t let you put her down, a toddler who says her tummy hurts SO BAD but you mistakenly call her bluff and make her eat her dinner anyway (#soverywrong), and a seven year old who wants to play video games all the live long day?...

A little bit of work and you can have a meal on the table in less than 10 minutes! Let’s Learn ALL about it! Here is the short Version Best way to Freeze a chicken- Shred the chicken, pack it up in a freezer bag or saran wrap individual packs and Freeze it!Best way to Defrost Chicken- Overnight in the refrigerator Rotisserie Chicken Whether you get it from the super market or make it at home, Rotisserie chicken is one of the most versatile things to have in your fridge....

So have you got your house all decked out for Christmas? We’re trying over here. We really are. This is the first year we’ve ever been in an actual house and not an apartment. Before when I put up my 8 decorations, it felt cozy and festive in our 20 square foot living room. But now that I have all this empty furniture-less space, my hand-made-Pinterest-wanna-be paper decorations are just not cutting it....

When apple season and flatbread pizza have a meet-cute (a charming first encounter, usually used in acting). Apple season is here and if you love a salty/sweet bite AND pizza, this is for you. The best tasting pizza is when the toppings all just work together. This is true of my Grilled Flatbread with Figs, Prosciutto and Arugula and also this onion, apple and bacon flatbread. How to make flatbread pizza dough I’m going to show you how to make easy flatbread pizza dough....